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BladeCenter E Type 8677

Installation and User’s Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read: the general information in Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 49;the IBM Warranty Information document; and the IBM Safety Information and IBM Systems and Environmental Notices and UserGuide documents on the IBM Documentation CD.

Ninth Edition (January 2013)

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Locating and recording BladeCenter unit information . . . . . . . . . . . 2Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3The BladeCenter modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Management modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5I/O modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Blade servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Power modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Blower modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The IBM Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Major components of the BladeCenter E Type 8677 unit . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators . . . . . . . 13Supplying power to the BladeCenter unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rear system LED panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16I/O module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Power module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Blower module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Management module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options . . . . . . . . . 19Installation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing and removing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Installing a module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Removing a module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing and removing a blade server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Installing and removing the blower module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Installing an optional acoustic attenuation module . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module . . . . . . . . . . . 26Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 29Configuring the BladeCenter unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Configuring the management module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Configuring I/O modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Configuring blade servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

BladeCenter networking guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 5. IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Chapter 6. Shared BladeCenter resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 7. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Troubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Management-module problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Media tray problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Blower module problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Optional device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Diagnosing problems using diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Appendix A. BladeCenter management module configuration worksheet 41

Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 45Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . 46How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM . . . . . . . . . . . 46Creating a personalized support web page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Important notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Particulate contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Documentation format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Telecommunication regulatory statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 52Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 52Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . . 52Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 53European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . . 53Germany Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetischeVerträglichkeit von Geräten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über dieelektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMCEG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A . . . . . . . . 54

VCCI Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 55Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement. . . . . . . 55People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement . . . . . 55Taiwan Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. Thisnumber is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement withtranslated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Informationbook.

For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for thatcaution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation beforeperforming the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes withyour server or optional device before you install the device.

Statement 1:

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DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables ishazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electricalstorm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electricaloutlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached tothis product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signalcables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, orstructural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unlessinstructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table wheninstalling, moving, or opening covers on this product or attacheddevices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION:When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or anequivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system hasa module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same moduletype made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and canexplode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water

v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

v Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Statement 3:

CAUTION:When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, ortransmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product couldresult in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceableparts inside the device.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthose specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laserdiode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directlywith optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION:Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION:The power control button on the device and the power switch on the powersupply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The devicealso might have more than one power cable. To remove all electrical currentfrom the device, ensure that all power cables are disconnected from thepower source.

Statement 6:

CAUTION:If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord thatis connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cordto an easily accessible power source.

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Statement 8:

CAUTION:Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the followinglabel attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside anycomponent that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts insidethese components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contacta service technician.

Statement 12:

CAUTION:The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazardunder certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your systemelectrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protectionrequirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device forelectrical specifications.

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Statement 20:

CAUTION:To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades toreduce the weight.

Statement 21:

CAUTION:Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the powersource. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

This device is intended for use with UL Listed IBM BladeCenter products.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM® BladeCenter® E Type 8677 unit is a high-density, high-performancerack-mounted server system. The BladeCenter unit provides up to 14 bays for bladeservers and other BladeCenter devices, integrating common resources that areshared by the blade servers. The use of common resources provides a smallserver-system footprint that contains high-performing servers with minimal cabling.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, references to the BladeCenter unit apply to anyIBM BladeCenter units. The illustrations in this document might differ slightlyfrom your hardware.

The BladeCenter unit provides the following common resources:

v Hot-swap blade-server bays on the front of the BladeCenter unit and hot-swapmodule bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit. You can add, remove, orreplace blade servers, management modules, I/O modules, power modules, andblower modules in hot-swap bays without removing power from the BladeCenterunit.

v A midplane that is connected to all BladeCenter components.

v One or two management modules that perform system-management functions.

v Power modules that provide redundant power for all BladeCenter components.There are four power modules that operate in redundant pairs. Each pairprovides power to selected BladeCenter components.

v Blowers that provide cooling for all BladeCenter components. There are twoblower modules.

v Four input/output (I/O) module bays that support external network interfaceconnections to network resources and other devices.

v A media tray that contains an optical drive (such as a CD or DVD drive) and aUniversal Serial Bus (USB) port that can be assigned to any blade server.

This Installation and User’s Guide provides information about the following tasks:

v Defining and recording your BladeCenter network configuration information

v Installing and cabling the BladeCenter unit

v Installing basic BladeCenter unit optional devices:

– Management module

– I/O module

– Blade server

v Performing basic troubleshooting of the BladeCenter unit

Packaged with the Installation and User’s Guide are software CDs that help you toconfigure and manage the Type 8677 BladeCenter unit.

The BladeCenter comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms ofthe warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and SupportInformation document for your BladeCenter on the IBM Documentation CD.

You can obtain up-to-date information about your BladeCenter and other IBM serverproducts at http://www.ibm.com/bladecenter/

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Locating and recording BladeCenter unit informationRecord information about your BladeCenter unit in the following table. You will needthis information for future reference.

Product name BladeCenter E

Machine type 8677Model number _____________________________________________Serial number _____________________________________________

The serial number and model number are on labels on the top, front, and rear ofthe chassis, as shown in the following illustration.

A set of blank labels comes with each blade server. Record all identifyinginformation on a label and place it on the BladeCenter bezel, just below the bladeserver, as shown in the following illustration. Do not place the label on the bladeserver itself or in any way block the ventilation holes on the blade server.

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Features and specificationsCurrent BladeCenter E models do not have a diskette drive in the media tray. OlderBladeCenter E models do have a diskette drive in the media tray. A separatefeatures and specifications table is provided for each of these model types.

Notes:

1. For information about which types of I/O modules can be installed in whichI/O-module bays, see “I/O modules” on page 6.

2. The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for theblade server to recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, and optical drive. TheBladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communication with these devices.

The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications forBladeCenter E Type 8677 units currently available. These models do not have adiskette drive bay in the media tray.

Media tray (on front):v SATA CD/DVD drivev USB v2.0 portv Front system LED panel

Module bays (on rear):v Four hot-swap power-module baysv Two hot-swap management-module

baysv Four hot-swap I/O-module baysv Two hot-swap blower bays

Blade-server bays (on front):

14 hot-swap blade-server bays

Redundant cooling:

Two variable-speed hot-swap blowers

Power modules:

v Minimum: Two 2000-watt or greaterhot-swap power modules

– Both power modules supply powerto all modules and to blade-serverbays 1 through 6.

– Both power modules provideredundancy to each other.

v Maximum: Four

– Power modules 1 and 2 supplypower to all modules and toblade-server bays 1 through 6.

– Power modules 3 and 4 supplypower to blade-server bays 7through 14.

– Power modules 1 and 2 provideredundancy to each other.


I/O modules:v Minimum: Onev Maximum: Four

Management module:

v Minimum: One hot-swap advancedmanagement module providing thefollowing features:– System-management functions for

the BladeCenter unit– Video port (analog)– Two USB ports for keyboard and

mouse– Serial management connection– 10/100 Mb Ethernet remote

management connection

v Maximum: Two hot-swap advancedmanagement modules: one active, oneredundant

Upgradeable microcode:

v Management-module firmware

v I/O-module firmware (some I/O moduletypes)

v Blade-server firmware

Security features:

v Login password for remote connection.

v Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security forweb interface access, Secure Shell(SSH) for remote command-line access,and Lightweight Directory AccessProtocol (LDAP) and role-based securityfor user authentication andauthorization.

Size (7 U):v Height: 304.2 mm (12 in. or 7 U)v Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in.)v Width: 444 mm (17.5 in.)v Weight:

– Fully configured with modules andblade servers: Approximately 102 kg(225 lb)

– Fully configured without modules andblade servers: Approximately 38.6 kg(85 lb)

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Without acoustic attenuation module: Soundpower, operating, and idle: 7.4 bels

v With acoustic attenuation module: Soundpower, idle, and operating: 6.9 bels

Environment:v Air temperature:

– On:- Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft) - 10° to

35°C (50° to 95°F)- Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (3000 ft to

7000 ft) - 10° to 32°C (50° to 89.6°F)– Off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F).

v Humidity: 8% to 80%

Electrical input:v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz single-phase)

requiredv Input voltage:

– Minimum: 200 V ac– Maximum: 240 V ac

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British thermalunits (Btu) per hour:v Minimum configuration: 1365 Btu/hour (400

watts)v Maximum configuration: Varies depending

on the type of power modules installed.– Four 2000-watt power modules: 20 094

Btu/hour (5889 watts)– Four 2320-watt power modules: 23 672

Btu/hour (6938 watts)

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The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for olderBladeCenter Type 8677 models. These models have a diskette drive bay in themedia tray.

Media tray (on front):v Diskette drive: 1.44 MBv IDE CD or DVDv USB v1.1 portv Front system LED panel

Module bays (on rear):v Four hot-swap power-module baysv Two hot-swap management-module

baysv Four hot-swap I/O-module baysv Two hot-swap blower bays

Blade-server bays (on front):

14 hot-swap blade-server bays

Redundant cooling:

Two variable-speed hot-swap blowers

Power modules:

v Minimum: Two hot-swap powermodules

– Both power modules supply powerto all modules and to blade-serverbays 1 through 6.

– Both power modules provideredundancy to each other.

v Maximum: Four

– Power modules 1 and 2 supplypower to all modules and toblade-server bays 1 through 6.

– Power modules 3 and 4 supplypower to blade-server bays 7through 14.



I/O modules:v Minimum: Onev Maximum: Four

Management module:

v Minimum: One hot-swap managementmodule providing the following features:– System-management functions for

the BladeCenter unit– Video port (analog)– Keyboard connection (PS/2 port or

USB port depending on themanagement module-type)

– Mouse connection (PS/2 port or USBport depending on the managementmodule type)

– Serial management connection(advanced management moduleonly)

– 10/100 Mb Ethernet remotemanagement connection

v Maximum: Two hot-swap managementmodules: one active, one redundant

Upgradeable microcode:

v Management-module firmware

v I/O-module firmware (some I/O moduletypes)

v Blade-server firmware

Security features:

v Login password for remote connection.

v Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security forweb interface access, Secure Shell(SSH) for remote command-line access,and Lightweight Directory AccessProtocol (LDAP) and role-based securityfor user authentication andauthorization.

Size (7 U):v Height: 304.2 mm (12 in. or 7 U)v Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in.)v Width: 444 mm (17.5 in.)v Weight:

– Fully configured with modules andblade servers: Approximately 102 kg(225 lb)

– Fully configured without modules andblade servers: Approximately 38.6 kg(85 lb)

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Without acoustic attenuation module: Soundpower, operating, and idle: 7.4 bels

v With acoustic attenuation module: Soundpower, idle, and operating: 6.9 bels

Environment:v Air temperature:

– On:- Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft) - 10° to

35°C (50° to 95°F)- Altitude: 914 m to 2134 m (3000 ft to

7000 ft) - 10° to 32°C (50° to 89.6°F)– Off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F).

v Humidity: 8% to 80%

Electrical input:v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz single-phase)

requiredv Input voltage:

– Minimum: 200 V ac– Maximum: 240 V ac

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British thermalunits (Btu) per hour:v Minimum configuration: 1365 Btu/hour (400

watts)v Maximum configuration: Varies depending

on the type of power modules installed.– Four 1200-watt power modules: 9622



Btu/hour (4000 watts)– Four 2000-watt power modules (for use

with a Gigabit Ethernet expansion card):18 425 Btu/hour (5400 watts)


The BladeCenter modulesThe BladeCenter unit contains the following hot-swap modules:

v Management modules

v I/O modules

v Blade servers

v Power modules

v Blower modules

See “Front view” on page 14 and “Rear view” on page 16 for the location of eachmodule.

The BladeCenter unit and the active management module make optional I/Odevices (CD/DVD drive, USB port, keyboard, video, and mouse) available to all theblade servers, selected by any one blade server at a time.

Management modulesThe BladeCenter unit comes with at least one hot-swap management module inmanagement-module bay 1. An optional second management module inmanagement-module bay 2 provides management redundancy. The managementmodules are hot-swap BladeCenter modules that you use to configure and manageall installed BladeCenter components.

The type of management modules that are installed in your BladeCenter unitdepends on the BladeCenter unit model and devices that are installed. When twomodules are installed they must be the same type.

v A BladeCenter unit that has a media tray with a diskette drive can use eithermanagement modules or advanced management modules, depending on whichdevices are installed in the BladeCenter unit.

v A BladeCenter unit that has a media tray without a diskette drive must useadvanced management modules.

v If 2320-watt power modules are installed in the BladeCenter unit, you must useadvanced management modules.

v See the documentation that comes with your BladeCenter device to determine ifspecific management modules are required to support the device.

See the User's Guide or the Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for yourmanagement module type for more information.


I/O modulesThe BladeCenter unit supports from one to four hot-swap I/O modules. Table 1identifies the type of I/O module you can install in each I/O-module bay. Seehttp://www.ibm.com/support/ for a list of supported I/O modules. See “Rear view” onpage 16 for the location of the I/O-module bays on the BladeCenter unit.

Table 1. Hot-swap I/O-module types by location

Bays I/O-module function Permissible I/O module

1 and 2 Network connections 1 and 2(Ethernet) are used for allblade servers in theBladeCenter unit.

One of the following combinations:v Two Ethernet switch modulesv Two pass-thru modulesv One Ethernet switch module and one

pass-thru module

3 and 4 Network connections 3 and 4are used for all I/O expansionoptions on blade servers inthe BladeCenter unit.

One of the following combinations:v Two Ethernet switch modulesv Two Fibre Channel switch modulesv Two pass-thru modules

Important:

v The modules that are used must support thenetwork interface that is used on the I/Oexpansion options.

v The I/O modules in bays 3 and 4 must bethe same type.

Notes:

1. The enumeration of the Ethernet controllers in a blade server isoperating-system dependent. You can verify the Ethernet controller designationsthat a blade server uses through your operating-system settings.

2. The routing of an Ethernet controller to a particular I/O-module bay depends onthe type of blade server. You can verify which Ethernet controller is routed towhich I/O-module bay by using the following test:

a. Install only one Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module, in I/O-modulebay 1.

b. Make sure that the ports on the switch module or pass-thru module areenabled. See the management-module User’s Guide for instructions.

c. Enable only one of the Ethernet controllers on the blade server. Note thedesignation that the blade-server operating system has for the controller.

d. Ping an external computer on the network that the switch module orpass-thru module is connected to.

If you can ping the external computer, the Ethernet controller that you enabledis associated with the I/O module in I/O-module bay 1. The other Ethernetcontroller in the blade server is associated with the I/O module in I/O-modulebay 2.

Your BladeCenter unit supports a minimum of one hot-swap Ethernet switch moduleor pass-thru module, in I/O-module bay 1 or 2. This I/O module provides an internalconnection to an integrated Ethernet controller in all the blade servers in theBladeCenter unit, up to 14 internal connections per I/O module. To provide aninternal connection for the second integrated Ethernet controller in each bladeserver, install an Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in the availableI/O-module bay (I/O-module bay 1 or bay 2).


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Similarly, the BladeCenter unit supports two additional I/O modules in I/O-modulebays 3 and 4. Each of these I/O modules provides an internal connection to one ofthe two network-interface controllers on all the I/O-expansion options that areinstalled in blade servers in the BladeCenter unit. The I/O module must becompatible with the network interface on all the I/O-expansion options. For example,if you install a Fibre Channel I/O expansion option in a blade server, the I/Omodules that you install in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 must be Fibre Channel switchmodules or pass-thru modules.

Notes:

1. Because of electromagnetic interference (EMI), no more than two four-port 1 GbEthernet switch modules can be installed in the BladeCenter unit. You can mixfour-port 1 Gb Ethernet switch modules with other supported Ethernet switchmodules to achieve the total number of Ethernet switch modules that you needin the BladeCenter unit.

2. You can use a pass-thru module in any I/O-module bay, provided that theassociated controller in the blade servers or I/O expansion options is compatiblewith it.

Blade serversThe BladeCenter unit provides 14 bays for blade servers or other BladeCenterdevices. A blade server is a hot-swap, independent server, with its own processors,memory, storage, network controllers, operating system, and applications. The bladeserver slides into a bay in the BladeCenter unit and shares power, blowers,media-tray drives, switches, and ports with other blade servers.

Power modulesThe BladeCenter unit comes with two to four hot-swap power modules.

The following table summarizes the application for each power module.

Bays Power module function

1 and 2 Provides power to all the BladeCenter modules and to blade bays 1 through 6

3 and 4 Provides power to blade bays 7 through 14

Power modules are not needed in bays 3 and 4 until you begin installing bladeservers and options in blade bays 7 through 14.

Note: If you install a blade server in blade bay 6 that spans two bays or that hasan attached expansion unit, power modules are required in all four powerbays.

Each pair of power modules is redundant, depending on power-managementsettings. If either power module fails, the remaining power module continues tosupply power, but there is no redundancy; the failed power module must bereplaced as soon as possible.

Important:

1. The power modules in a pair must match each other in capacity (wattage).

2. For power redundancy, you must connect the power-module pairs (1 and 3, or 2and 4) to different ac power sources that are controlled by separate circuitbreakers. For example, when one ac power source fails, the second ac powersource handles the power load for the BladeCenter unit.


Blower modulesThe BladeCenter unit comes with two hot-swap blower modules for coolingredundancy. The blower speeds vary depending on the ambient air temperature atthe front of the BladeCenter unit and the temperature of internal BladeCentercomponents. If the ambient temperature is 22°C (72°F) or below, the BladeCenterunit blowers will run at 30% of their maximum rotational speed, increasing theirspeed as required to control internal BladeCenter temperature. If the ambienttemperature is above 22°C (72°F), the blowers will run at 80% of their maximumrotational speed, increasing their speed as required to control the internalBladeCenter unit temperature. If a blower fails, the remaining blower continues tocool the BladeCenter unit and blade servers. Replace a failed blower as soon aspossible, to restore cooling redundancy. See the Hardware Maintenance Manualand Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.

The IBM Documentation CDYou can run the IBM Documentation CD on any personal computer that meets thehardware and software requirements.

The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your blade server inPortable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser tohelp you find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirementsThe IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware andsoftware:

v Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux

v 100 MHz microprocessor.

v 32 MB of RAM.

v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operatingsystems.

Using the Documentation BrowserUse the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read briefdescriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader orxpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in usein your system and displays the documents in the language for that region (ifavailable). If a document is not available in the language for that region, theEnglish-language version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The DocumentationBrowser starts automatically.

v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the followingprocedures:

– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD driveand click Start --> Run. In the Open field, typee:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.


– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD drive; then, run thefollowing command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:sh runlinux.sh

Select your blade server from the Product menu. The Available Topics listdisplays all the documents for your blade server. Some documents might be infolders. A plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additionaldocuments under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.

When you select a document, a description of the document appears under TopicDescription. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key whileyou select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document ordocuments in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, allthe selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field andclick Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed inorder of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to usethe Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within thedocument.

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Related documentationIn addition to this Installation and User’s Guide, the following related documentationis provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/support/ oron the BladeCenter Documentation CD that comes with your BladeCenter unit:

v Warranty: This document contains information about the terms of the warranty.

v Safety Information: This document contains translated caution and dangerstatements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in thedocumentation has a number that you can use to locate the correspondingstatement in your language in the Safety Information document.

v IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 Rack Installation Instructions: This documentcontains instructions for installing the BladeCenter unit in a rack.

v IBM BladeCenter E Type 8677 Hardware Maintenance Manual andTroubleshooting Guide: This document contains the information to help you solveproblems, and it contains information for service technicians.

v BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide: This document provides generalinformation about the management module for your BladeCenter unit, includinginformation about features, how to configure the management module, and howto get help. There is a unique User's Guide for each management module type.

v BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide:This document explains how to use the management-module command-lineinterface to directly access BladeCenter management functions as an alternativeto using the web-based user interface. The command-line interface also providesaccess to the text-console command prompt on each blade server through aserial over LAN (SOL) connection. There is a unique Command-Line InterfaceReference Guide for each management module type.

v BladeCenter Management Module Installation Guide: This document containsinstructions for installing the management module in a BladeCenter unit andcreating the initial configuration. There is a unique Installation Guide for eachmanagement module type.



v BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Messages Guide

This document contains a complete list of all non-device specific events andrecommended actions for BladeCenter units equipped with the AdvancedManagement Module, sorted by event ID. Device specific event information is inthe documentation for the device.

v Serial over LAN Setup Guide

This document explains how to update and configure BladeCenter componentsfor Serial over LAN (SOL) operation. The SOL connection provides access to thetext-console command prompt on each blade server and enables the bladeservers to be managed from a remote location.

Additional documents might be included on the IBM BladeCenter DocumentationCD.

Notices and statements in this documentThe caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in themultilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD.Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in theSafety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.

v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoidinconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, ordata. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in whichdamage could occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardousto you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentiallyhazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal orextremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before thedescription of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step orsituation.


Major components of the BladeCenter E Type 8677 unitThe following illustration shows the locations of the major components in theBladeCenter unit.

Note: The illustration might differ from your hardware.


Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators

This section describes how to supply power and disconnect power to theBladeCenter unit. It also describes the controls and light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Supplying power to the BladeCenter unitTo supply power to the BladeCenter unit, connect one end of the power cord to apower module on the rear of the BladeCenter unit; then, connect the other end ofthe power cord into a 220-volt power distribution unit (PDU). Make sure that thePDU is connected to an appropriate electrical outlet. The BladeCenter unit does nothave a power switch.

The blade servers in the BladeCenter unit are connected to power but are notturned on. After the BladeCenter unit is turned on, depending on the configurationsettings, the blade servers might need to be individually turned on.

Disconnecting power from the BladeCenter unitYou can shut down the BladeCenter unit by turning off the blade servers anddisconnecting the BladeCenter unit from the power source.

To disconnect power from the BladeCenter unit, complete the following steps:

1. Shut down each blade server. See the documentation that comes with yourblade servers for instructions for shutting down the operating system.

Statement 5:

CAUTION:The power control button on the device and the power switch on thepower supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove allelectrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords aredisconnected from the power source.

2. Disconnect all power cords on the BladeCenter unit from all the power modules.

Note: After you disconnect the BladeCenter unit from power, wait at least 5seconds before you connect the BladeCenter unit to power again.


BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDsThis section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front and rear ofthe BladeCenter unit.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ from your hardware.

Front viewThis section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front of theBladeCenter unit.

v Front system LED panel: The LEDs on this panel provide status information foryour BladeCenter unit.

Power-on

Location

Over-temperature

Information

System error

– Power-on: When this green LED is lit, power is present in the BladeCenterunit. When this LED is off, the power subsystem, the ac power, or the LEDhas failed, or the management module is not present or not functioning.

Attention: If the power-on LED is off, it does not mean there is no electricalcurrent present in the BladeCenter unit. The LED might be burned out. Toremove all electrical current from the BladeCenter unit, you must disconnectall power cords from all power modules.

– Location: When this blue LED is lit or flashing, it has been turned on by thesystem administrator, to aid in visually locating the BladeCenter unit. If a bladeserver requires attention, the location LED on the blade server usually willalso be lit. After the BladeCenter unit has been located, you can have thesystem administrator turn off the location LED.

– Over-temperature: When this amber LED is lit, the temperature in theBladeCenter unit exceeds the temperature limits or a blade server reports anover-temperature condition. The BladeCenter unit senses the error and willtake corrective action, such as increasing the blower speed. This LED turnsoff automatically when there is no longer an over-temperature condition.

– Information: When this amber LED is lit, a noncritical event has occurred thatrequires attention, such as the wrong I/O module inserted in a bay or powerdemands that exceed the capacity of power modules that are currently


installed. The event is recorded in the event log. Check the LEDs on theBladeCenter unit and the blade servers to isolate the component. See theHardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions forviewing the event log and checking the LEDs. After the situation is handled,have the system administrator turn off the information LED.

– System error: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error hasoccurred, such as a failed module or a system error in a blade server. An LEDon one of the components or on a blade server is also lit to further isolate theerror. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide formore information. For systems equipped with an Advanced ManagementModule, see also the Advanced Management Module Messages Guide todetermine the proper action for error and event codes.

Note: You can turn off the location LED and the information LED through theweb interface or IBM Director Console.

v USB connector: Use this connector to attach an external USB device.

v Optical-drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD/DVDdrive is in use.

v Optical-drive eject button: Press this button to release a disc from the CD/DVDdrive.

v Blade server control panel: This panel contains indicators and controls for theblade server. See the documentation that comes with your blade server forinformation about the blade-server control panel.

v System service card: This card slides in and out of the storage location as seenin the “Front view” on page 14 and contains system-service instructions and awritable area.

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Rear viewThis section identifies the components and indicators on the rear of theBladeCenter unit.

Rear system LED panelThe LEDs on this panel provide status information. These LEDs duplicate the LEDsin the front system LED panel.

I/O moduleSee the documentation that comes with each I/O module for a description of theconnectors and LEDs on the I/O module.


Power moduleSeveral types of power module, with different wattage ratings, can be used in theBladeCenter E unit.

The following illustration shows the rear view for older power modules.

Note: The illustrations might differ slightly from your hardware.

AC

DC

AC power

DC power

The following illustration shows the rear view for the currently available powermodules.

Power module LEDs: These LEDs indicate the condition of the power module.

v AC power: When this green LED is lit, ac input to the power module is presentand within specifications. During typical operation, both the ac and dc powerLEDs are lit.

v DC power: When this green LED is lit, the dc output from the power module tothe other components and blade servers is present and within specifications.During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.

v Power module error LED (2320-watt power modules only): When this amberLED is lit, it indicates that an error has been detected in the power module.When this LED is lit, the BladeCenter unit system error LED is also lit.

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Blower module

Blower errorLEDs

The LED on each blower provides status information about the blower. Foradditional information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and TroubleshootingGuide. This amber LED is lit and stays lit when an error has been detected in theblower. The system-error LEDs on the BladeCenter system LED panels are also lit.

Management moduleSee the documentation that comes with the management module or the advancedmanagement module for a description of the connectors and LEDs on the module.

Note: Only advanced management modules can be installed in a BladeCenter EType 8677 unit configured with 2320-watt power modules.


Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options

This chapter provides instructions for installing the BladeCenter unit into a rack andadding optional devices to your BladeCenter unit. Some removal instructions areprovided in case you have to remove one device to install another.

Installation checklistBefore you can use the BladeCenter unit, you must set up and configure theBladeCenter unit, and install and configure the required components in theBladeCenter unit. If you have not already done so, perform the activities on thefollowing checklist:

__ 1. Set up the rack in which you will install the BladeCenter unit. See the RackInstallation Instructions.

__ 2. Determine the BladeCenter unit configuration settings, such as the IPaddress and MAC address. Record the BladeCenter configuration settinginformation in Appendix A, “BladeCenter management module configurationworksheet,” on page 41. See the management-module User’s Guide forinstructions for configuring an IP address.

__ 3. If your BladeCenter unit is preconfigured with blade servers, powermodules, management modules, and blowers already installed, removethem to reduce the weight. See “Removing a module” on page 23 forinstructions.

__ 4. Install the BladeCenter unit into the rack. Detailed instructions for installinga BladeCenter unit in a rack are in the Rack Installation Instructions.

__ 5. Install the power supplies and blower units in the BladeCenter unit if youremoved them. Make sure that the BladeCenter unit has adequate power tosupport all the installed components. The BladeCenter unit must containeither two or four power modules. If necessary, upgrade the power modulesin the BladeCenter unit. See the IBM Eserver BladeCenter Power ModuleUpgrade Guidelines Technical Update for information.

__ 6. Install the required BladeCenter unit components.

__ 7. Make sure that the latest level of firmware is installed on all of theBladeCenter components. See http://www.ibm.com/support/ for additionalinformation.

__ 8. Configure the management module in the BladeCenter unit. See themanagement-module User’s Guide for information and instructions.

__ 9. Configure the I/O modules in the BladeCenter unit. See the documentationfor your I/O modules for configuration information.

If you plan to install the operating system in a blade server through theEthernet network, you also must install and configure a second Ethernetswitch module in I/O-module bay 2 of the BladeCenter unit.

Note: If you install another Ethernet-compatible I/O module, it does nothave to be the same type that is installed in I/O-module bay 1 of theBladeCenter unit.

__ 10. Configure the blade servers. See the Installation and User's Guide thatcomes with your blade server for information and instructions.



Installation guidelinesBefore you begin to install options in the BladeCenter unit, read the followinginformation:

v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in“Handling static-sensitive devices.” This information will help you work safely.

v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicatesthat the component can be hot-swapped, which means that you can remove orinstall the component while the BladeCenter unit is running. (Orange can alsoindicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removingor installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures thatyou might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

v You do not have to disconnect the BladeCenter unit from power to install orreplace any of the hot-swap modules in the BladeCenter unit. You must shutdown the operating system and turn off a hot-swap blade server before youremove the blade server, but you do not have to shut down the BladeCenter unititself.

v Blue on a component indicates touch points where you can grip the componentto remove it from or install it in the BladeCenter unit, open and close a latch, andso on.

v For a list of supported options for the BladeCenter unit, seehttp://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelinesTo help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the followingrequirements are met:

v Each of the module bays on the rear of the BladeCenter unit has either a moduleor a module filler installed.

v Each of the blade bays on the front of the BladeCenter unit has either a bladeserver or a blade filler installed.

v Each of the drive bays in a blade-server storage expansion option has either ahot-swap drive or a drive filler installed.

v A removed hot-swap module, blade server, or drive is replaced within 1 minute ofremoval.

v A failed blower is replaced as soon as possible, to restore cooling redundancy.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage BladeCenter system and other electronicdevices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protectivepackages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the followingprecautions:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up aroundyou.

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.

v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.


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v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpaintedmetal part of the BladeCenter unit or rack for at least 2 seconds. This drainsstatic electricity from the package and from your body.

v Remove the device from its package and install it immediately without settingdown the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into itsstatic-protective package.

v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reducesindoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Installing and removing modulesThe procedures for installing or removing a module on the BladeCenter unit arenearly identical for all modules except the blower modules. To install or remove ablower module, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guidefor instructions.

Each module is keyed so that it can be inserted only in an applicable bay. You caninsert an I/O module only in an I/O-module bay.

Installing a moduleThe following illustration shows how to install a typical BladeCenter unit module,such as an I/O module, power module, or management module, in the rear of theBladeCenter unit.

For detailed instructions for installing and, if necessary, configuring a module foruse in the BladeCenter unit, read the documentation that comes with the module.

Notes:

1. If an I/O expansion option is installed in any blade server, I/O modules that arecompatible with that device must be installed in I/O-module bays 3 and 4 in theBladeCenter unit.

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2. When you install power modules, connect one end of each power-module powercord into the power module; connect the other end of the power cord into a220-volt power distribution unit (PDU).

3. These instructions assume the BladeCenter unit is connected to power.

To install a module, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 20 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 20.

2. Remove the acoustic attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear ofthe BladeCenter unit. See “Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module”on page 26 for instructions.

3. Remove the module filler from the bay, if one is present.

4. Make sure that the release handle on the module is in the open position(perpendicular to the module).

5. Slide the module into the bay until it stops. For more information aboutinstalling a module, see the documentation that comes with the module.

6. Push the release handle on the front of the module to the closed position.

7. Attach any cables that are required by the module. Be sure to route the powercord on a power module through the strain-relief clamp on the power module.

8. Make sure that the LEDs on the module indicate that it is operating correctly:

v The dc power LED and the ac power LED on each power module are lit andthe power-error LED is not lit.

v The OK LED on the management module is lit.

v The OK LED on each I/O module is lit.

9. If you have other modules to install, do so now; otherwise, go to step 10.

10. Replace the acoustic attenuation module, if you removed it in step 2.


Removing a moduleThe following illustration shows how to remove a typical BladeCenter unit module,such as a power module, management module, or I/O module, from the rear of theBladeCenter unit.

To remove a power module, management module, or I/O module, complete thefollowing steps:

Note: These instructions assume the BladeCenter unit is connected to power.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 20 through “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 20.

2. Remove the acoustic attenuation module, if one is installed, from the rear of theBladeCenter unit. See “Removing an optional acoustic attenuation module” onpage 26 for instructions.

Important:

a. If you are removing a functioning power module, make sure that both the acpower LED and the dc power LED on the remaining power module are litand the power-error LED is not lit; otherwise, shut down the operatingsystems and turn off all blade servers that are supported by the powermodule that you are removing before you remove it. See “Power modules”on page 7 for more information about power-module application. See thedocumentation that comes with the blade server for instructions for shuttingdown the blade-server operating system and turning off the blade server.

b. If you are removing a management module, stop all management-modulesessions before you proceed, to avoid unexpected termination of sessions.You can save the management-module configuration file before you removethe management module. See your management-module User’s Guide forinstructions for saving the configuration file.


3. If any cables are connected to the module, disconnect them from the module.Review the bay locations in the illustration in “Rear view” on page 16 forinformation about the location of the modules.

4. Pull the release handle to the open position. The module moves out of the bayapproximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

5. Slide the module out of the bay and set it aside. Within 1 minute, place eitheranother module of the same type or a module filler in the bay.

6. Replace the acoustic attenuation module, if you removed it in step 2.

Installing and removing a blade serverThe BladeCenter unit supports up to 14 high-performance blade servers. Eachblade server is an enclosure that contains microprocessors, memory, a control chipset, an I/O bus, Ethernet controllers, hard disk drives, customer interface controls,and connectors for expansion options. To install a blade server in the BladeCenterunit, review the blade-server bay locations in the illustration in “Front view” on page14. To complete installing or removing the blade server, see the documentation thatcomes with the blade server. See “Front view” on page 14 for the locations of thecomponent bays.

Important: Reinstalling a blade server into a different bay from the one from whichit was removed could have unintended consequences. Some configurationinformation and update options are established according to the blade-server baynumber. You might have to reconfigure the blade server.

If this is the initial installation of a blade server in the BladeCenter unit, you mustconfigure the blade server with the blade-server Configuration/Setup Utility programand install the blade-server operating system. See the documentation that comeswith the blade server for instructions.

Installing and removing the blower moduleTo install or remove a blower module, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual andTroubleshooting Guide for instructions.


Installing an optional acoustic attenuation moduleFor server environments where noise reduction is essential, you can install theacoustic attenuation module on the BladeCenter unit. The acoustic attenuationmodule reduces the sound level of the BladeCenter unit to below 6.9 bel. Theacoustic attenuation module is installed on the back of the BladeCenter unit, directlycovering the blower modules and partially covering the other modules. The systemLED panel is replicated on the acoustic attenuation module for visibility.

The following illustration shows how to install an acoustic attenuation module.

To install an acoustic attenuation module on the BladeCenter unit, complete thefollowing steps:

1. Place the acoustic attenuation module over the blower modules, aligning theback corners of the acoustic attenuation module with the guides on the chassis,and pushing the shaft into the hole between the blower modules.

2. Rotate the locking handle approximately two turns clockwise until it tightens theacoustic attenuation module firmly into place.


Removing an optional acoustic attenuation moduleThe following illustration shows how to remove an acoustic attenuation module.

Lockinghandle

Acoustic attenuationmodule

To remove an acoustic attenuation module from the BladeCenter unit, complete thefollowing steps:

1. Rotate the locking handle approximately two turns counterclockwise until itstops.

2. Carefully pull the acoustic attenuation module away from the BladeCenter unitand set it aside.

Completing the installationAfter you connect the cables to the modules and route the cables (if necessary, seethe Rack Installation Instructions for information about routing the cables), connectpower to the BladeCenter unit (if it is not already connected) and verify that it isworking correctly, as follows:

1. Supply power to the BladeCenter unit by connecting the power-module powercords to a 220-volt power source (a 220-volt PDU that is connected to a220-volt ac power outlet).

2. Make sure that the LEDs on the module indicate that it is operating correctly:

v The dc power LED and the ac power LED on each power module are lit andthe power-error LED is not lit.

v The OK LED on the management module is lit.

v The OK LED on each I/O module is lit.

3. Make sure that the power-on LED on each blade server is lit, either steady orflashing.


See Chapter 2, “BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators,” on page 13 forinformation about starting the BladeCenter unit and the location of the LEDs on themodules. See the documentation that comes with the blade servers for the locationof the LEDs on the blade servers.


Chapter 4. Configuration and networking guidelines

The BladeCenter components are configured and managed through one of themanagement-module user interfaces or a system-management tool. See yourmanagement-module User’s Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guidefor instructions.

Configuring the BladeCenter unitThe following sections provide information about configuring the components in theBladecenter unit.

v “Configuring the management module”

v “Configuring I/O modules”

v “Configuring blade servers”

Configuring the management moduleAll management modules are preconfigured with a static IP address. You can usethe management module to assign a new static IP address. To establishconnectivity, the management module attempts to use Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol (DHCP) to acquire its initial IP address for the management moduleEthernet port. If DHCP is not installed or enabled and fails, the managementmodule uses the static IP address. Use the management module to configure otherBladeCenter component settings, such as user accounts or DHCP. See yourmanagement-module User’s Guide or Command Line Interface Reference Guide forinstructions.

Configuring I/O modulesYou must install and configure at least one external (in-band) port on an Ethernetswitch module in I/O-module bay 1 or 2 to communicate with the Ethernetcontrollers that are integrated in each blade server. See your management-moduleUser’s Guide and Command Line Interface Reference Guide for information aboutconfiguring external ports on I/O modules. For I/O-device settings, see thedocumentation that comes with your I/O device.

Note: If a pass-thru module is installed in I/O-module bay 1 or 2, you mustconfigure the network switch that the pass-thru module is connected to; seethe documentation that comes with the network switch.

Configuring blade serversTo achieve blade-server redundancy, you must configure the Ethernet controllers inone or more blade servers for failover. When failover occurs on a blade server, thesecondary Ethernet controller takes over network communications, using the I/Omodule that is associated with that controller. Install a pair of Ethernet switches inI/O-module bays 1 and 2, and then configure them and your network infrastructureso that they can direct traffic to the same destinations. You can also install apass-thru module that is connected to an external Ethernet switch in either or bothof these I/O-module bays. See the documentation that comes with your bladeserver and operating system for instructions.


BladeCenter networking guidelinesMake sure that the network infrastructure is configured before you connect theBladeCenter unit to a LAN switch or similar network device.

Note: After failover, you might not be able to establish a network connection to themanagement module for 5 minutes.

Each blade server has two independent Ethernet controllers, each with its ownMAC address and a dedicated 1000-Mbps link to one of the switch modules in I/Omodule bays 1 and 2. There is no internal data path between the two switcheswithin the BladeCenter unit; an external network device is required for data packetsto flow from one internal switch to the other.

The management module has a separate internal 100-Mbps link to each switch.These links are for internal management and control only. No data packets areallowed to flow from application programs on the blade servers to the managementmodule over this path.


Chapter 5. IBM Director

This chapter provides information about IBM Director, a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage IBM servers.

With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such asmicroprocessors, disks, and memory

v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBMIntel-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobilecomputers on a variety of platforms

IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. Itincludes the following key features:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.

v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft Windows 2000Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux, SUSE LINUX, and NovellNetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, seethe IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in PDF athttp://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks.

v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, andmobile computers.

v Support for systems-management industry standards.

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-managementenvironments.

v Ease of use, training, and setup.

IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advancedBladeCenter tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing andsupporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achievereductions in ownership costs through the following benefits:v Reduced downtimev Increased productivity of IT personnel and usersv Reduced service and support costs

For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBMDirector CD that comes with the BladeCenter unit, the IBM Director InformationCenter at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fgm0_main.htm, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management web page athttp://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which present an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBMDirector.


http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fgm0_main.htm

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fgm0_main.htm

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html

Chapter 6. Shared BladeCenter resources

The BladeCenter unit provides resources that are available to most blade servers atall times, such as power modules, cooling, system management, and network I/Omodules; no user intervention is required. Some resources are selectable for use bya single blade server at a time, such as the media tray (CD/DVD drive, and USBconnector) or the keyboard-video-mouse (KVM). You can select the resources for ablade server in the following ways:

Most blade servers have two selection buttons on the front of the blade server:

and

You can use the management-module web interface to enable or disable the selectbuttons on the blade servers and change ownership of the media tray or the KVM(Blade Tasks → Remote Control).

The monitor that is attached to the management module shows the video outputfrom the blade server that is the current owner of the KVM. When there is noactively selected video from any blade server, the video from blade server 14 isrouted to the management module. While the management module is restarting,there is temporarily no current KVM owner. The video from blade server 14 isdisplayed on the monitor briefly until the management module uses its NVRAMvalues to reestablish ownership of the KVM and media tray. After that, the videofrom the blade server that is the current KVM owner is displayed on the monitor.

v To switch the KVM to a specific blade server, press the button on that bladeserver.

v To switch the media tray to a specific blade server, press the button on thatblade server.

The management module immediately assigns the resource to the blade server thatis requesting it. Some blade servers do not support a KVM.

On a keyboard that is directly attached to the management module, you can presskeyboard keys in the following sequence to switch KVM control between bladeservers:NumLock NumLock blade_server_number EnterWhere blade_server_number is the two-digit number for the blade bay in which theblade server is installed. When using some keyboards, such as the 28L3644(37L0888) keyboard, you must hold down the Shift key while you enter this keysequence.

It can take up to 20 seconds for the operating system in the switched-to bladeserver to recognize the media tray or the KVM. If you install Microsoft Windows2000 on a blade server while it is not the current owner of the media tray or theKVM, the first time the blade server requests ownership after the operating systemhas been installed, it can take up to 1 minute for the operating system to recognizethe devices (this is a one-time-only occurrence).

Note: The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for theblade server to recognize and use the media tray. The BladeCenter unit usesUSB for internal communication with these devices.


Attention: Do not switch ownership of the media tray to another blade serverwhile using a media tray drive or the USB port. The data might become corrupted.The LEDs on the drive or attached USB device are not lit.


Chapter 7. Solving problems

This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve somecommon problems that might occur while you are setting up your BladeCenter unit.

If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section,see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for moreinformation.

Diagnostic tools overviewThe following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-relatedproblems:

v Troubleshooting tables

These tables list problem symptoms and steps to correct the problems. See“Troubleshooting tables” for more information.

v Diagnostic programs and error messages

The built-in self-test (BIST) program checks the BladeCenter unit during startupand generates error messages if problems are found. See the HardwareMaintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

v Diagnostic LEDs

Use the diagnostic LEDs to identify system errors quickly. The diagnostic LEDsconsist of the LEDs on the front and rear of the BladeCenter unit and on the frontof the modules and blade servers. See “BladeCenter components, controls, andLEDs” on page 14.

Troubleshooting tablesYou can use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that haveidentifiable symptoms.

Note: The symptoms for monitor, keyboard, and mouse apply only to the devicesthat are connected to the management module; they do not apply to theremote console.

See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for moredetailed information about testing the BladeCenter unit. If you have run thediagnostic tests or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.

Attention: If diagnostic error messages appear that are not listed in theHardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide, make sure that yourBladeCenter unit has the latest level of firmware code installed.

If you have just added a new optional devices and your system is not working,complete the following procedure before using the troubleshooting tables:

1. Remove the device that you just added.

2. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the system is running correctly.

3. Reinstall the new device.


Monitor problems

Note: The monitor screen remains blank until the monitor is directed to a bladeserver that is turned on; this is normal behavior.

Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with yourmonitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testingand adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.

Symptom Suggested action

The screen is blank. Make sure that:v The BladeCenter unit power cord is connected to a BladeCenter power module

and a working 220-volt PDU.v The monitor cables are connected correctly.v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted

correctly.v The monitor is owned by a blade server that is turned on.v The blade server supports the KVM.

If the problem remains, call for service.

Only the cursor appears. Try switching the monitor to another blade server.

v If the problem does not occur, troubleshoot the blade sever for which only thecursor appears.

v If the problem remains, call for service.

The monitor has screen jitter,or the screen image is wavy,unreadable, rolling, ordistorted.

If the monitor self-tests show the monitor is working correctly, consider the location ofthe monitor. Magnetic fields around other devices (such as transformers, appliances,fluorescent lights, and other monitors) can cause screen jitter or wavy, unreadable,rolling, or distorted screen images. If this happens, turn off the monitor.

Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is turned on might cause screendiscoloration. Move the device and the monitor at least 305 mm (12 in.) apart, andturn on the monitor.

Notes:

1. For a media tray equipped with a diskette drive, make sure that the distancebetween the monitor and diskette drive is at least 76 mm (3 in.) to preventdiskette drive read/write errors,

2. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems.

3. An enhanced monitor cable with additional shielding is available for the 9521 and9527 monitors. For information about the enhanced monitor cable, contact yourIBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.


All other symptoms Troubleshoot the blade server that is the current owner of the KVM.


Power problems


The BladeCenter unit doesnot start.

v Make sure that the power cords are correctly connected to the power modules inthe BladeCenter unit.

v Make sure that the 220-volt PDU or electrical outlet is working correctly.v Make sure that both the ac and dc LEDs on each power module are lit and that

amber error LED (2320-watt power modules only) is not lit.v If you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the BladeCenter unit.

If the BladeCenter unit now starts, you might have installed more devices than thepower module supports.


Management-module problems


The management moduledoes not switch to theredundant module.

v Wait for 45 minutes to complete the management-module data transfer.

v Make sure that the management module that is removed is replaced with the sametype of module.

v Replace the management module.


Media tray problems


The eject button of the opticaldrive is not working.

1. Unmount or uninstall the optical drive from OS.

2. Reseat the media tray.


Blower module problems


The blower module operatesat full speed, with noregulation.

Make sure that:

v Both blower modules are functioning (neither has failed).

v Each power module is connected to an ac power source. A power module that isnot connected to an ac power source creates a nonredundant power condition andcauses the blower modules to operate at full speed.

v The management module is installed and working.

v Each module bay contains a module or filler module.


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Optional device problems


An IBM optional device doesnot operate correctly afterinstallation.

Make sure that:v The device is designed for the BladeCenter unit. See http//:www.ibm.com/servers/

eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for ServerProven® compatibility information.v You followed the installation instructions that come with the device.v The device is installed correctly.v You have not loosened any other installed devices or cables.


An IBM optional device doesnot operate correctly.

v Make sure that all of the hardware and cable connections for the device aresecure.

v If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the device.


LEDsOn the BladeCenter system, the diagnostic LEDs consist of the LEDs on the frontand rear of the BladeCenter unit and on the front of the modules and blade servers.If the front or rear system-error LED of the BladeCenter unit is lit, one or more errorLEDs on the BladeCenter components also might be lit. These LEDs help identifythe cause of the problem.

Diagnosing problems using diagnostic LEDsTo identify the component that is causing the error, locate the lit error LED on thatcomponent.

The following example shows how to use the LEDs to diagnose a system error:

1. Note that the BladeCenter system-error LED is lit on the system LED panel.

2. Locate the module or blade server that also has a lit error LED (see“BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs” on page 14 for the location oferror LEDs; see the documentation that comes with your blade server for thelocation of error LEDs on the blade server).

v If the component is a module, replace the module.

v If the component is a blade server with its system-error LED lit, follow theinstructions in the documentation that comes with the blade server to isolateand correct the problem.




Diagnostic LEDsThe LEDs on the system LED panel are lit when certain system errors occur. If anLED on your BladeCenter unit is lit, use the following table to help determine thecause of the error and the action you should take. For a description of the individualLED conditions, see the documentation for your management module and I/Omodules.

Table 2. Diagnostic LEDs

Lit LED Cause Action

BladeCenter system LED panel

Location A condition has occurred in the BladeCenterunit that has caused the remote systemmanagement to identify the BladeCenter unitas needing attention.

Look for any information or error LEDs on thesystem LED panels, the modules, and theblade servers in this BladeCenter unit. See theHardware Maintenance Manual andTroubleshooting Guide for more information.

Over-temperature The system temperature has exceeded athreshold level.

v Determine whether a blower module hasfailed. If it has, replace the blower moduleas soon as possible, to regain redundancy.See the Hardware Maintenance Manual andTroubleshooting Guide for instructions.

v Make sure that the room temperature is nottoo high. (See “Features and specifications”on page 3 for temperature information.)

v Determine whether a blade server has atemperature LED lit. If it does, see thedocumentation that comes with the bladeserver.

v Make sure that there is a blade server,module, or filler installed in each bay.


Information A noncritical event has occurred that should belooked at, such as the wrong I/O moduleinserted in a bay, or power requirements thatexceed the capacity of power modulescurrently installed.

v Check the error log for messages.

v Check the LEDs on the BladeCenter unitand the blade servers to isolate thecomponent.

System error A critical system error has occurred, such asnonredundancy on the power modules or asystem error in a blade server.

v Check the error log for messages.

v Look for an error LED on the modules andblade servers to locate the component. If theerror LED is on a blade server, see thedocumentation that comes with the bladeserver for more information.

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Appendix A. BladeCenter management module configurationworksheet

Use the worksheets in this appendix to record the information for configuring themanagement module in your BladeCenter unit. Information about using theworksheet is provided in the Management Module User’s Guide for yourmanagement-module type.

General settings

Management-module name

Contact name

Physical location

Clock settings

Login profiles

Login ID Password Authority level

R/O R/W

External network interface (eth0)

Interface __ Enabled

__ Disabled

DHCP __ DHCP with rollover to static

__ DHCP only

__ Static IP only

Host name

Static IP configuration (configure only if DHCP is disabled)

IP address _______._______._______._______

Subnet mask _______._______._______._______

Gateway IP address _______._______._______._______

Internal network interface (eth1)

Interface IP address _______._______._______._______


Subnet mask _______._______._______._______

Locally administered MAC address _______._______._______._______

Alerts

Remote alert recipients

Receives critical alerts only

Status

Notification method __ SNMP over LAN

__ E-mail over LAN

__ IBM Director

Host name (or IPaddress)

E-mail address

Global remote alert settings

Remote alerts retry limit

Delay between retries

Include event log with e-mail alerts __ Yes

__ No

Alerts to be monitored

Critical alerts Select all critical alerts

Hard disk drive

Multiple blower failures

Power failure

Temperature

VRM failure

Multiple switch module failures

Invalid configuration

Warning alerts Select all critical alerts

Single blower failure

Temperature

Voltage

KVM/media tray switchingfailure

Redundant module failure

System alerts Power off

Inventory

Log 75% full


Network protocols

SNMP

SNMP agent __ Enable

__ Disable

SNMP traps __ Enable

__ Disable

Community name

Host name (or IP address)

SMTP

Host name (or IP address)

DNS

DNS __ Enable

__ Disable

DNS server IP address 1 _______._______._______._______



Security

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) __ Enabled

__ Disabled

Certificates __ Self-signed

__ Provided by a certificate authority

Appendix A. BladeCenter management module configuration worksheet 43

Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance

If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more informationabout IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM toassist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBMproducts, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM systemor optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you callBefore you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve theproblem yourself:

v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.

v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optionaldevices are turned on.

v Check for updated firmware and operating-system device drivers for your IBMproduct. The IBM Warranty terms and conditions state that you, the owner of theIBM product, are responsible for maintaining and updating all software andfirmware for the product (unless it is covered by an additional maintenancecontract). Your IBM service technician will request that you upgrade yoursoftware and firmware if the problem has a documented solution within asoftware upgrade.

v If you have installed new hardware or software in your environment, checkhttp://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ to makesure that the hardware and software is supported by your IBM product.

v Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ to check for information to help yousolve the problem.

v Gather the following information to provide to IBM Support. This data will helpIBM Support quickly provide a solution to your problem and ensure that youreceive the level of service for which you might have contracted.

– Hardware and Software Maintenance agreement contract numbers, ifapplicable

– Machine type number (IBM 4-digit machine identifier)

– Model number

– Serial number

– Current system UEFI and firmware levels

– Other pertinent information such as error messages and logs

v Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Open_service_request/ to submitan Electronic Service Request. Submitting an Electronic Service Request willstart the process of determining a solution to your problem by making thepertinent information available to IBM Support quickly and efficiently. IBM servicetechnicians can start working on your solution as soon as you have completedand submitted an Electronic Service Request.

You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following thetroubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in thedocumentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation thatcomes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that



http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/

http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Open_service_request/

contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and errorcodes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operatingsystem or program.

Using the documentationInformation about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optionaldevice is available in the documentation that comes with the product. Thatdocumentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, andhelp files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation forinstructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information orthe diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated devicedrivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where youcan get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Also, somedocuments are available through the IBM Publications Center athttp://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.

Getting help and information from the World Wide WebOn the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about IBM systems, optionaldevices, services, and support is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.The address for IBM System x® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Theaddress for IBM BladeCenter® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address for IBM IntelliStation® information ishttp://www.ibm.com/systems/intellistation/.

How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBMUse the IBM Enhanced Customer Data Repository to send diagnostic data to IBM.Before you send diagnostic data to IBM, read the terms of use athttp://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/terms.html.

You can use any of the following methods to send diagnostic data to IBM:

v Standard upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html

v Standard upload with the system serial number: http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw

v Secure upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html#secure

v Secure upload with the system serial number: https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw

Creating a personalized support web pageAt http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalizedsupport web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From thispersonalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about newtechnical documents, search for information and downloads, and access variousadministrative services.

Software service and supportThrough IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,configuration, and software problems with your IBM products. For information aboutwhich products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, seehttp://www.ibm.com/services/supline/products/.



http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/


http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/

http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/

http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/

http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/

http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/terms.html

http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html

http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw

http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw

http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html#secure

https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw

https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw

http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/

http://www.ibm.com/services/supline/products/

For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, seehttp://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for supporttelephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV(1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and supportYou can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. Tolocate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go tohttp://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the rightside of the page. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IBM Taiwan product service

IBM Taiwan product service contact information:IBM Taiwan Corporation3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd.Taipei, TaiwanTelephone: 0800-016-888

Appendix B. Getting help and technical assistance 47

http://www.ibm.com/services/

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/



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CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are oftenless than the possible maximum.

When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes, and GB stands for1 073 741 824 bytes.

When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB standsfor 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Total user-accessiblecapacity can vary depending on operating environments.

Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of anystandard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largestcurrently supported drives that are available from IBM.

Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with anoptional memory module.

Each solid-state memory cell has an intrinsic, finite number of write cycles that thecell can incur. Therefore, a solid-state device has a maximum number of writecycles that it can be subjected to, expressed as “total bytes written” (TBW). Adevice that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generatedcommands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM is not responsible forreplacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number ofprogram/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for thedevice.

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Particulate contaminationAttention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactivegases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such ashumidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in thisdocument. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels orconcentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server tomalfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits forparticulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must notbe viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such astemperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulatesor environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence ofspecific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices thatmaintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of humanhealth and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in yourenvironment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision ofrepair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedialmeasures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of suchremedial measures is a customer responsibility.

Table 3. Limits for particulates and gases

Contaminant Limits

Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dustspot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.21.

v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency orgreater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meetMIL-STD-282.

v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contaminationmust be more than 60%2.

v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zincwhiskers.

Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-19853

v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days1 ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices forRemoval Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating andAir-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

2 The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity atwhich the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.

3 ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and controlsystems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park,North Carolina, U.S.A.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statementThis Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie CanadaCet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 duCanada.


Australia and New Zealand Class A statementAttention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product maycause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequatemeasures.

European Union EMC Directive conformance statementThis product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU CouncilDirective 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member Statesrelating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for anyfailure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommendedmodification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

Attention: This is an EN 55022 Class A product. In a domestic environment thisproduct may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required totake adequate measures.

Responsible manufacturer:International Business Machines Corp.New Orchard RoadArmonk, New York 10504914-499-1900

European Community contact:IBM Deutschland GmbHTechnical Regulations, Department M372IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, GermanyTelephone: +49 7032 15 2941Email: [email protected]

Germany Class A statementDeutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur ElektromagnetischenVerträglichkeit

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EGzur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeitin den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zuinstallieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBMempfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung fürdie Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung derIBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohneEmpfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:“Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann imWohnbereich Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiberverlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.”


Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über dieelektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von GerätenDieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeitvon Geräten (EMVG)”. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG inder Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über dieelektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. derEMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse ADieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG dasEG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.

Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:International Business Machines Corp.New Orchard RoadArmonk, New York 10504914-499-1900

Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:IBM Deutschland GmbHTechnical Regulations, Abteilung M372IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, GermanyTelephone: +49 7032 15 2941Email: [email protected]

Generelle Informationen:

Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022Klasse A.

VCCI Class A statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council forInterference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radiointerference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take correctiveactions.

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association(JEITA) statement

Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase)


Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement

This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellersand users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home.

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement

Taiwan Class A compliance statement

Power cordsFor your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to usewith this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord andplug with a properly grounded outlet.

IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).


For units intended to be operated at 115 volts: Use a UL-listed and CSA-certifiedcord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord,a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade, grounding-type attachmentplug rated 15 amperes, 125 volts.

For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (U.S. use): Use a UL-listed andCSA-certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT,three-conductor cord, a maximum of 15 feet in length and a tandem blade,grounding-type attachment plug rated 15 amperes, 250 volts.

For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (outside the U.S.): Use a cord setwith a grounding-type attachment plug. The cord set should have the appropriatesafety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.

IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in thatcountry or region.

IBM power cord partnumber Used in these countries and regions

39M5354 China

39M5330 Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

39M5282 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Austria,Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina,Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, CapeVerde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo(Democratic Republic of), Congo (Republic of), Cote D’Ivoire(Ivory Coast), Croatia (Republic of), Czech Republic, Dahomey,Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia,Finland, France, French Guyana, French Polynesia, Germany,Greece, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, Iceland,Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos (People’sDemocratic Republic of), Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg,Macedonia (former Yugoslav Republic of), Madagascar, Mali,Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Moldova (Republic of),Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, NewCaledonia, Niger, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania,Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, SaudiArabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia (Republic of),Somalia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic,Tajikistan, Tahiti, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,Upper Volta, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna,Yugoslavia (Federal Republic of), Zaire

39M5322 Denmark

39M5290 Bangladesh, Lesotho, Maceo, Maldives, Namibia, Nepal,Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Uganda

39M5294 Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, ChannelIslands, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia,Ghana, Grenada, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia,Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman,Polynesia, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincentand the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sudan,Tanzania (United Republic of), Trinidad and Tobago, United ArabEmirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

39M5322 Liechtenstein, Switzerland

39M5298 Chile, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya


IBM power cord partnumber Used in these countries and regions

39M5310 Israel

39M5262 Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Caicos Islands, Canada, CaymanIslands, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic,Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Micronesia (Federal States of),Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines,Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela

39M5346 Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of), Korea (Republic of)

39M5262 Japan

39M5342 Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

39M5396 India

39M5358 Brazil


Index

Aac power LED 17accessible documentation 51acoustic attenuation module

about 25installing 25removing 26

acoustical noise emissions 3, 4activity LED

optical drive 15assistance, getting 45

Bbefore you begin 19blade server, description 7BladeCenter machine type, locating 2BladeCenter model number, locating 2BladeCenter modules, description 5BladeCenter power

disconnecting 13supplying 13

BladeCenter serial number, locating 2BladeCenter unit

Ethernet switch modules 19installation requirements 19management module 19power modules 19

BladeCenter, configuring 29blower module 8, 37blower module removal 24blower module, LEDs 18

Cchecklist, installation 19Class A electronic emission notice 52components

location of 11major 11

configuration sheet, management module 41configuring

BladeCenter unit 29I/O module 29

configuring the management module 29connector, Universal Serial Bus 15contamination, particulate and gaseous 51controls 14cooling 3, 4

Ddc power LED

power module 17description

blade server 7BladeCenter modules 5

description (continued)blower module 8management module 5power module 7

diagnostic data 46diagnostic LED table 39diagnostic LEDs 35, 38, 39diagnostic tools 35diskette drive

specifications 3documentation CD 8documentation format 51Dynamic System Analysis 46

Eeject button

optical drive 15electrical input 3, 4electronic emission Class A notice 52environment 3, 4Ethernet switch module

operating-system requirements 19preinstallation requirements 19

FFCC Class A notice 52features, BladeCenter unit 3

Ggaseous contamination 51getting help 45

Hhandling, static-sensitive devices 20hardware and software

requirements 8hardware problems 35hardware service and support 47heat output 3, 4help, getting 45

II/O module 6

configuring 29LEDs 16

IBM Director 31IBM Support Line 46information LED, system LED panel 14installation completion 26installation requirements 19installing

blade 24


installing (continued)options 19, 20

installing a module 21

LLED

power module error 17LEDs

ac power 17blade server 14blower module 18dc power 17error 15front view 14I/O module 16information 14location 14management module 18optical drive activity 15over-temp 14power-on 14rear view 16system error 15

locatingBladeCenter machine type 2BladeCenter model number 2BladeCenter serial number 2

Mmajor components 11management module 5

alerts 42configuration sheet 41configuring 29description 5external network interface 41general settings 41internal network interface 41LEDs 18login profiles 41network protocols 43security 43

moduleblower 8I/O 6management 5power 7removing 23

modulesinstalling 21removing 23

Nnetwork requirements, Ethernet switch module 19networking guidelines 30notes, important 50notices 49

electronic emission 52

notices (continued)FCC, Class A 52

Ooptical drive

activity LED 15eject button 15

optical drive, specifications 3options, installing 20over-temp LED 14

Pparticulate contamination 51power cords 55power module

error LED description 17specifications 3

power supply, specifications 3, 4power-on LED 14prerequisites 19problem

blower 37hardware 35management module 37media tray 37option 38power 37solving 35

product data 1public services network, use in 52public telecommunications network, connection to 52

Rrack, installing a BladeCenter into a rack 19removing a blower module 24removing modules 23removing, module 23requirements

hardware 8hardware and software 8software 8

Ssize 3, 4software service and support 46specifications 3static electricity 20static-sensitive devices, handling 20status LEDs 14, 16system error LED, system LED panel 15system LED panel, front 14system LED panel, rear 16system reliability 20systems management 31


Ttelephone numbers 47temperature 3trademarks 49troubleshooting 35troubleshooting, charts 35

UUnited States electronic emission Class A notice 52United States FCC Class A notice 52

Vvideo output, unexpected or blank 33

Wwebsite

personalized support 46publication ordering 46support line, telephone numbers 47

website, compatible options 20weight 3, 4

Index 61

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